ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In a social media announcement on Friday, April 18, the City of St. Joseph announced attorney, Laura Chavez will assume the role of Municipal Court Judge. Chavez is assuming the position, following the untimely death of Judge Ted Elo. Chavez is a St. Joseph native, graduating from Bishop LeBlond
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University’s Craig School of Business will hold a financial workshop, featuring an expert panel. The workshop will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 19 at the Downtown Library located at 927 Felix St. The workshop will feature discussion on budgeting, saving and investing and
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Children pose with the Easter Bunny at Easter at the Mansion celebrations.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — April 18 marks Customer Appreciation Day, giving businesses an opportunity to celebrate their customers.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local man has proven himself a force to be reckoned with in the professional cornhole world.
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Community members sit in folding chairs at Remington Nature Center waiting for the band to play.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Customers can once again dine in at a popular and new-look airport eatery, this time in a state-of-art terminal building. B&B Runway Cafe held its much anticipated reopening Friday morning at the new Rosecrans Memorial Airport terminal building, just next door to the previous location. The cafe temporarily closed
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A Platte City, Missouri woman suffered serious injuries in a one-car crash Thursday.
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What started as a tight game through three innings quickly turned into a rout, as the Cardinals exploded with big innings in the fourth and sixth to roll to a 16-4 win, getting back in the win column and restoring momentum at just the right time.
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MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In a move that reflects a broader cultural and political shift across Missouri, both Northwest Missouri State University and Missouri Western State University have officially dissolved their offices of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Trickling down from state and federal executive orders, both universities are now reassessing, not only the
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Viewers can now tune in to Royals and Cardinals baseball games with News-Press NOW. You can watch Royals games on: April 27, 2025 @1:10 p.m. vs. Houston Astros on the NOW Channel May 18, 2025 @1:10 p.m. vs. St. Louis Cardinals on FOX May 26, 2025 @3:10 p.m. vs.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City of St. Joseph facilities normally open on Sunday’s will be closed in observance of the Easter holiday. With Easter Sunday being on Sunday, April 20, all City offices, the landfill, recycling center, REC center and the Remington Nature Center will be closed. City facilities will resume to normal
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Marriage applications Michael Lou Whitley, 63, and Ruby Lorraine Chol, 61, both of St. Joseph. Dalton Wayne Lawrence, 28, and Lynzia Anita Miller, 23, both of Country Club, Missouri. Edel Martinez, 60, and Yeiny Martinez Rome, 35, both of St. Joseph. James Michael Atkins Sr., 59, and Alieen Uy Ponferrada, 41, both of St. Joseph.
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Deeds of trust reported from April 10 to April 16 Jason Douglas, Sally Douglas to Bank Midwest, NBH Bank, Quail Ridge North LTS 2 3 $276,745. Heather Culver, Michael Culver to Bank of America NA, 5 56 34 PT NE Quarter $50,000. Lazaro Santana to US Bank NA, Electric Heights LT 19 Blk 2 $111,550.
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Arrests reported April 9 to April 15 Amber Marie Jeffers, 46, 1821 Elwood St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Megan Elizabeth Mcdowell, 38, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Shirley Mae Matthews, 51, 406 Michigan Ave., warrant for failure to appear in court. Candace Marie Dredge, 32, 1702 4th Ave.,
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BENTON HIGH SCHOOL 5655 S 4th St. No violations. BODE MIDDLE SCHOOL 720 N. Noyes No violations. BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL & BAR 5403 N Belt Hwy, Suite 101 Noncritical: Dirty walls/floors/ceiling. CARDEN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1510 Duncan St. No violations. CATHEDRAL PAROCHIAL SCHOOL 518 N. 11th St. No violations. CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 2602 Edmond St.
Continue Reading Thefts reported from March 26 to April 14 619 S. 13th St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 1714 Blackwell Rd., burglary at residence/home. 1516 Randolph St., vehicle theft at highway/road/alley. 1334 Frederick Ave., items stolen at convivence store. 1605 Beattie St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 2712 S. 24th St., vehicle theft at residence/home. 2101 Seneca St.,
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — United Way Success by 6 is offering parents, guardians, caregivers and childcare monthly sessions on conscious discipline. The next session on the series will take place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22 in the Wyatt Park Christian Fellowship Church Fellowship Hall, located at 2623 Mitchell
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Progressive Community Services hosted The Missouri State Treasurers office and Missouri ABLE on Thursday for an informational session on MO ABLE accounts. MO ABLE is a savings program that aims to help people with disabilities with financial independence and security. “We need to make sure that everybody can live
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The Juried Undergraduate Exhibition will feature artwork from university and college students nationwide.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One professor from Northwest Missouri State University received the Governor’s Award for Excellence from Governor Mike Kehoe in Jefferson City on April 2. Shelly Hiatt is a professor of counseling at NWMSU’s School of Health and Wellness. Hiatt joined Northwest’s faculty in 1997 and teaches courses related to psychology
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If you love history we are seeking comments and sponsors to support this column. Contact Bobat robertmford@aol.com for details. Frontal assaults on an entrenched position rarely work. I get the idea, throwing a massive group of men at the enemy’s main line, designed to overwhelm them for a quick decisive victory. There’s a fine line
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A free Missouri Child Identification event at the East Hills Mall this weekend will give families a measure of protection against missing or abducted children. Girls and boys ages 11-21 are statistically most susceptible to becoming missing and the Missouri Child Identification Program (MOCHIP) is designed to help parents and
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Two men are injured after a Wednesday afternoon motorcycle crash near Savannah.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One local parade has been rescheduled from Saturday, April 19 to Saturday, May 17. The Northside Parade will still begin at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Middleton Street and St. Joseph Avenue. The parade route will continue north along St. Joseph Avenue and will end at Brothers Market.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Spire customers in St. Joseph and surrounding areas could see their gas bills increase by as much as $14 a month starting this October, the latest utility cost adjustment for many households. Residents will get the chance to ask questions and speak at one of five statewide public hearings
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By Linda GeistUniversity of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. — If you’re yearning to grow flowers or vegetables but are short on space or have limited mobility, University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein suggests giving container gardening a try. Container gardening allows for creativity in a small space and, since plants can be moved inside
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A man has been convicted in a first-of-its-kind case in Buchanan County following the implementation of a new law. Gabriel Paredes, 24, of Houston was found guilty this week on a charge of aggravated fleeing in a motor vehicle involving a Jan. 2 incident. It is the first case
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A golf tournament coming up in May aims to help support kids in need of mentorship. The Big Swing Golf Tournament to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph is set to take place on Monday, May 12, at Moila Golf Course. A shotgun start is set for 8 a.m. The
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Work on Interstate 29 bridges in Andrew and Atchison counties is getting underway later this month. Deck repairs will begin on the Mill Creek bridges south of Atchison County Route Z near Corning on Monday, April 28. Crews from Emery Sapp & Sons will begin work in the driving
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